January 13th, 2010
Well what can I say about Starbucks that you haven’t already heard. Starbucks is a wonderful place especially early in the morning when you are having a hard time waking up and have to go to work or school. Starbucks is open early for business if I am not mistaken. I think they open up around 6:00 a.m. in the morning. I don’t think that most people go to work any earlier than that. I especially love the Starbucks that is located around Highway 64 because the people are very friendly and make sure that you are satisfied with their service.
I know that Tyler has several other locations around town, but the one on Hwy 64 is close to where I live and is also near a gas station, Jack in the Box, and Brookshires. If you have to go shopping you can stop in and get a cup of coffee. They have so many selections on coffee that even if I could list them all I would not want to. My point is that they have lots of varieties to choose from. If you like it hot they have it hot or if you prefer it on ice they can do that also and if you prefer frozen they also can do that.
If you are not a coffee drinker they have teas and smoothies. Their smoothies are not that good and I believe they should stick to the coffee business when it comes to drinks. They also have a variety of food that you can order from that are all pretty tasty. Muffins, coffee cake and other snacks are available. They often have a coffee tasting, where they allow you to taste their coffee for free so they can get your opinion on their flavors.
This past Halloween they had a pumpkin carving contest and they gave out candy, did face painting, and other cool stuff. The winner of the carving got a free coffee for getting first place. Well they all got a little something even second and third place. I know that lots of people love to go hang out at Starbucks with their friends while enjoying a cup of coffee. The coffee price could be a little cheaper, but I guess that is the price you pay for the quality of Starbucks.
The cost does not seem to stop people from going and buying a cup of coffee. So I guess it’s worth the money. I must admit that I enjoy going once in a while and getting a cup of coffee. I call it my treat. I can’t afford it that often, but once in a while it’s a must do. Some things are worth paying a little more for. So be nice to yourself and treat yourself to a Starbucks cup of coffee. They also sell gift cards which make excellent birthday gifts and holiday gifts. You could also buy a gift card just to say thank you to someone special in your life. Starbucks also sells their coffee and other items such as coffee cups, mugs, etc.
If I haven’t sold you yet on a cup of coffee, then better not get a job as a sales person or marketing. Now all jokes aside, we all know that Starbucks is awesome and people love hanging out there because it’s the place to be.
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January 13th, 2010
Tyler Barnes and Noble is a place where you can go and find the book you are looking for. They have all kinds of books on all kinds of topics. I go to Barnes and Nobles sometimes with my friends and I love to hang out and look around at the books they have. They don’t mind if you pick a seat and read a book or so. They make it so that you can feel right at home if you decide to read there.
They also have a place where they have magazines anywhere from those on fashion, people, cars, your home, food and other types of topics. They also have a selection for your children and they have it set up to where if you want to sit down and read to your child you can.
Inside the Tyler Barnes and Noble they also have a Starbucks and you know that everyone likes a good cup of coffee while you are reading a good book. If you don’t like looking around for a book or don’t feel like reading you can choose to hang out with your friends and have a cup of coffee and catch up on old times.
Barnes and Noble book store often has sales so you can find books there for a reasonable price especially if using your Barnes and Nobles customer card. If you don’t have the money to buy the book then you can just go and read while you are there. I am sure they won’t care if you hang out, have a cup of coffee and read a book without purchasing it. I have done this on numerous occasions although they know you will take one or two home eventually and this is why this type of setup works.
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January 12th, 2010
Of all the bookstores in Tyler, there is one unique example which operates not only as a ministry to individuals in the local community but also to the other ministries in the area. The Scroll Christian Bookstore is now located at 2752 East Fifth in Tyler, and is a non profit Christian Bookstore. Not only is merchandise sold at a discount, but any profits go to Christian organizations like Living Alternatives and KVNE Christian radio.
In terms of inventory the store carries all manner of literature, music and video. They offer both contemporary products as well as old standbys, particularly in respect to literature. Not only will customers find works currently in vogue but the Scroll also carries the classics. The home school and curriculum section is the best in town. Their Tyler Texas staff has extensive experience in education and has an excellent working knowledge of all the products they sell.
The store’s Bible, commentary and theology departments are much broader and more complete than some or the other Christian book stores in town. Even customers of a more traditional orthodox persuasion like Catholics or Episcopalians have a pretty good shot at finding material of interest.
The staff at the Scroll is very friendly and more than willing to help. The store makes for a great afternoon out, so stop by have a free cup of coffee and browse for a while. Odds are you’ll find something you didn’t know you needed. For more information, go to their website at www.thescroll.org
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January 8th, 2010
The most popular hangouts in Tyler are coffee shops. What’s not to love? Coffee of any kind, people, and most importantly, WiFi. Tyler built its fourth Starbucks last year. Each one is appropriate for all crowds. If you are a teenager looking for a place to hang out with friends, or if you are a hard studying college student in need of a classroom, or a businessman or woman looking for a conference room. I don’t know if it’s the smell of the cooking coffee bean, the set up of the room, or the some what odd services, but it’s the place that business gets done. To some it is a sanctuary, a place to get away from the rush of everyday life and just relax. It appeals to your tastes. Starbucks is famous for its unending menu. Caramel, mocha, half-caff, just plain coffee, express yourself through your every coffee craving.
One of the most important tools in our modern world is the internet. Starbucks makes it easy to use their internet services. The relaxing environment makes it easy to chat with friends or finish that term paper.
Each Starbucks has its own feel. Whether it’s in a popular book store or on the crowded outdoor shopping center or in the parking lot of a grocery store, each one’s location is convenient for your every day life.
It might seem ridiculous to pay $5 for a cup of coffee; but I think its more than the coffee, it’s the experience and the convenience of each location. Starbucks is one of the best places to hangout and relax and just be you! So visit one of Tyler’s four location and sit back and enjoy a cup of coffee!
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January 8th, 2010
Walking into Café Tazza was like entering the conflicted mind of a middle aged east Texan woman who feels her true home is somewhere on the border of Texas and Italy. But for all the nauseating cuteness and Spanish pastel it was undeniably a comfortable place to be.
Fresh flowers sat on every table while live Spanish guitarists serenaded the customers, literally serenaded, as awkward as that sounds for the person involved it was worth it in the entertainment the fellow café goers enjoyed while watching the slightly overweight but unmistakably suave guitarist enter the personal bubble of an individual trying desperately not to divert eye contact from his book.
In the other corner of the store there were tiny half cubicles which housed a modest gallery of local art. The artist, a fiftyish year old woman talked to the perusers as they strolled through the door and into the coffee line.
There is something to be said about the Cafés coffee, it’s expensive but high quality. Now it is personal preference whether a cup of coffee is worth seven dollars to you but this price range does seem to keep one demographic of income prevalent in the consumer base. So expect a lot of golf talk and shoulder sweaters if you know what I mean. However, if you are able to stomach the egocentric lemmings that are the Tyler elite than it’s a nice place to spend your time but if not than you could always move to the patio.
Sunday mornings at Café Taza are another bonus not usual in coffee shops because for one glorious morning they become one of the best restaurants to have ever put food in my mouth. Their breakfast items are one hundred percent delicious but unfortunately just as expensive as the coffee. I would recommend Cafe Taza in Tyler primarily for its free Wi-Fi and free entertainment but if you do come across the means for a little luxury than it’s certainly not a bad idea.
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The Scroll Christian Book Store
January 12th, 2010Of all the bookstores in Tyler, there is one unique example which operates not only as a ministry to individuals in the local community but also to the other ministries in the area. The Scroll Christian Bookstore is now located at 2752 East Fifth in Tyler, and is a non profit Christian Bookstore. Not only is merchandise sold at a discount, but any profits go to Christian organizations like Living Alternatives and KVNE Christian radio.
In terms of inventory the store carries all manner of literature, music and video. They offer both contemporary products as well as old standbys, particularly in respect to literature. Not only will customers find works currently in vogue but the Scroll also carries the classics. The home school and curriculum section is the best in town. Their Tyler Texas staff has extensive experience in education and has an excellent working knowledge of all the products they sell.
The store’s Bible, commentary and theology departments are much broader and more complete than some or the other Christian book stores in town. Even customers of a more traditional orthodox persuasion like Catholics or Episcopalians have a pretty good shot at finding material of interest.
The staff at the Scroll is very friendly and more than willing to help. The store makes for a great afternoon out, so stop by have a free cup of coffee and browse for a while. Odds are you’ll find something you didn’t know you needed. For more information, go to their website at www.thescroll.org
Tags: Bible Commentary, Bookstores, Catholics, Christian Book Store, Christian Book Stores, christian bookstore, Christian Organizations, Christian Radio, Contemporary Products, Cup Of Coffee, Curriculum Section, Living Alternatives, Local Community, Odds, Persuasion, Profits, Scroll Christian Bookstore, Texas Staff, Theology Departments, Tyler Texas, Vogue, Working Knowledge
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